NASPGHAN Foundation/APGNN/CPNP Nutrition Advocate Awards
Submission Deadline: August 15, 2025
Description:
The Nutrition Advocate Awards are given by the NASPGHAN Foundation/APGNN/CPNP to members who have demonstrated dedicated effort and excellence in promoting increased advocacy and interest in pediatric nutrition in one or more of the following areas:
· Delivered improvements in care for infants and children through implementation of nutrition services within their practice;
· Advanced the wellbeing of infants and children through delivery of nutrition services to the community;
· Developed or implemented a nutrition education/management program within their practice/office to improve the health of infants and children; and/or,
· Demonstrated first time involvement in nutrition by spearheading a new project, initiative, or research project.
These awards will be presented at the NASPGHAN Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. Three awards will be given with one award for each discipline (1 NASPGHAN member, 1 CPNP member, and 1 APGNN member). $1500 will be awarded to each recipient to help with conference travel expenses.
Criteria:
· Currently practicing clinically in the care of pediatric gastroenterology patients in North America
· Be a NASPGHAN, APGNN, or CPNP member in good standing for a minimum of 6 months prior to the nomination.
Application Details:
The primary nominators should upload the following:
1. Their primary nominating letter including details of the clinician’s work with documented results/outcomes of progress/completion
2. Up to two supporting letters
3. Nominee’s complete curriculum vitae
Selection:
A 2025 Awards Review Committee will review all active nominations and make recommendations to the NASPGHAN Foundation Board who will make the final decision regarding the recipients. The Awards Review Committee is comprised of members intentionally selected by leadership to reflect the diversity of our Society.
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Award Supported by Abbott